TORONTO, November 30, 2005 -- A York University professor has issued a report that argues gaming systems like the Xbox represent a new kind of literacy and should be added to educators’ arsenal of learning and testing tools. “Today’s children really learn in 3D,” says Heather Lotherington, a professor in York’s Faculty of Education. “This […]
Premier visits York to witness quality improvements firsthand
New faculty, improved student services result from increased funding TORONTO, November 29, 2005 -- Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty visited York University’s Glendon Campus today to learn how increased funding has significantly improved the quality of education for York students. The visit of the Premier and the Honourable Chris Bentley, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, […]
Study says 75% of high school students sexually harassed
TORONTO, November 28, 2005 -- Sexual harassment in high schools is at a disturbing level that would not be tolerated in a workplace, says York University professor Jennifer Connolly. “We tend not to take sexual harassment in high school very seriously. But if we had 75 per cent of the employees in a workplace reporting […]
York profs receive funding from Ontario government’s Early Researcher Award program
TORONTO, November 25, 2005 -- Four York University professors have been awarded funding from the Ontario government’s Early Researcher Award program. The recipients -- Professors John Eastwood, Kerry Kawakami, Scott Kelly and Leah Vosko -- will each receive up to $100,000 from the Ontario government under the newly-created program. The announcement was made today by […]
York alumnus appointed Knight of the Order of Dannebrog
TORONTO, November 24, 2005 -- William J.S. Boyle, an alumnus of York University (BA ’69, MA ’71), has been named Knight of the Order of Dannebrog by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. Boyle, who is chief executive officer of Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, was officially presented with the appointment yesterday by Poul E. K. Kristensen, […]
York President chosen as top female public sector leader
TORONTO, November 24, 2005 -- York University President and Vice-Chancellor Lorna Marsden has been honoured as one of “Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100”, and specially selected as the top public sector leader. The award, presented in Toronto today by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN), recognizes the Top 100 female achievers in Canada, in […]
York University gospel choir brings new spirit to campus with debut concert
TORONTO, November 23, 2005 -- The York University Gospel Choir, directed by Karen Burke, will lift its voice with unabashed spirit in its debut concert at York on November 29. Accompanied by a live rhythm section, the choir will perform favourites from contemporary gospel artists such as Kirk Franklin and Mary Mary. The evening will […]
